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Scpharmaceuticals Inc (SCPH)

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$3.81
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Profit since last BUY15.81%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: SCPH (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $15.6

1 Year Target Price $15.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$15.6Target price
Low$1.94
Current$3.81
high$5.65

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.88%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 204.30M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.6
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.6
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 0.36
52 Weeks Range 1.94 - 5.65
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.94 - 5.65
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.89

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -216.24%
Operating Margin (TTM) -151.1%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -49.2%
Return on Equity (TTM) -934.02%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 199117954
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.87
Enterprise Value 199117954
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.74
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -6.69
Shares Outstanding 52792000
Shares Floating 31628202
Shares Outstanding 52792000
Shares Floating 31628202
Percent Insiders 6.08
Percent Institutions 76.64

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 15.6
Buy 2
Strong Buy 4
Buy 2
Strong Buy 4
Hold -
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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Scpharmaceuticals Inc

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Company Overview

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Founded in 2002, scPharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products that have the potential to transform the treatment of serious diseases that often require hospitalization. The company has transitioned from early-stage development to commercialization with its lead product Furoscix.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercialization of Furoscix: scPharmaceuticals' primary business is the commercialization of Furoscix (furosemide injection) for subcutaneous administration. Furoscix is indicated for the treatment of congestion due to fluid overload in adult patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II and III heart failure. This avoids hospital visits and allows for outpatient self-administration.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes John H. (Jack) Talley as President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical biopharmaceutical structure with departments focusing on R&D, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing and Operations, and Finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Furoscix (furosemide injection): Furoscix is the company's only commercial product to date, used to treat congestion due to fluid overload in adult patients with heart failure. Market share is currently being established post-commercial launch. Competing diuretics include intravenous furosemide and other loop diuretics administered in a hospital setting. The number of users and revenue is actively building after the first launch in 2023. Market share data is not fully established as of late 2024.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving, driven by innovation, regulatory changes, and market demand. The heart failure therapeutics market is substantial and growing, with a significant need for improved outpatient treatment options.

Positioning

scPharmaceuticals is positioned as a disruptor in the heart failure treatment paradigm, aiming to reduce hospitalizations and improve patient quality of life through subcutaneous drug delivery. Its competitive advantage lies in offering a convenient, at-home alternative to traditional intravenous diuretics.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The estimated Total Addressable Market is several billion USD annually within the heart failure treatment space. scPharmaceuticals is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM by reducing hospital readmissions and providing a more convenient treatment option.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel subcutaneous drug delivery system
  • Potential to reduce hospital readmissions
  • Convenient outpatient treatment option
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a single product (Furoscix)
  • Need to establish strong market share and payer coverage
  • Commercial execution risk

Opportunities

  • Expanding Furoscix indications (e.g., other causes of edema)
  • Developing new products using the subcutaneous delivery platform
  • Partnerships with hospitals and healthcare providers

Threats

  • Competition from existing diuretics and new heart failure therapies
  • Reimbursement challenges from payers
  • Regulatory risks
  • Product liability risk

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LLY
  • AMGN
  • MRK
  • PFE

Competitive Landscape

scPharmaceuticals is a small player compared to established pharmaceutical giants. Its competitive advantage lies in its novel drug delivery system, offering a differentiated product for a specific patient population.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth primarily driven by R&D investments prior to commercialization. Currently focused on aggressive revenue growth via commercial ramp up.

Future Projections: Analysts project substantial revenue growth over the next few years as Furoscix adoption increases. Profitability is expected to be achieved in the mid-term as operating leverage is gained.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on Furoscix commercial launch, expanding market access, and building awareness among healthcare professionals.

Summary

scPharmaceuticals is a small biopharmaceutical company with a novel subcutaneous drug delivery system, primarily commercializing Furoscix. While the company has faced operating losses, it shows potential for growth through increased market access and healthcare professional acceptance. The company needs to carefully manage its cash and revenue to secure its long term financial health. Competition from established pharmaceutical companies with wider product portfolios is a significant challenge.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investing in scPharmaceuticals carries significant risks. Market share and financial data are estimates and may vary. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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About Scpharmaceuticals Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Burlington, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2017-11-17
President, CEO, Principal Executive Officer & Director Mr. John H. Tucker
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 162
Full time employees 162

scPharmaceuticals Inc., a pharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing products to optimize the delivery of infused therapies and patient care. The company's lead product candidate is FUROSCIX that consists of formulation of furosemide, which is delivered through an on-body infusor for the treatment of congestion due to fluid overload in adults with chronic heart failure and kidney disease, as well as consists of subcutaneous loop diuretic that delivers IV equivalent diuresis at home; and FUROSCIX On-Body Infusor, a drug-device combination product consisting of FUROSCIX. Its product pipeline also includes SCP-111 (furosemide injection), an investigational pH neutral aqueous furosemide formulation that is being developed for subcutaneous administration outside of the hospital setting, including patient self-administration in the home; and SCP-111 Autoinjector, an investigational single-entity and drug-device combination product candidate consisting of a prefilled syringe containing SCP-111 preloaded into a mechanical autoinjector. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.